Troubleshooting Guide - Sanyo DC-MX30 Instruction Manual

If you experience any difficulties in operating this unit, please take the time to read the hints and tips
shown in the troubleshooting guide below.
Symptom
Radio
No signal from the Radio
Noise or sound distorted on AM
or FM broadcasting
FM STEREO indicator does not
light
AM or FM no sound
CD/MP3 Player
CD Player doesn't play
CD skips while playing
Cassette Recorder
No sound
Sound distorted
Speed varies
Can't be recorded
Distorted sound on playback

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

Possible cause
Unit is not in Radio mode
Station is not tuned properly for
AM or FM
FM: Wire antenna is not
extended enough
AM: Unit is not positioned
correctly
FM signal not enough strong or
the station is not in stereo
broadcasting
Unit not at TUNER function AM
or FM band
Volume at minimum
Unit not in CD mode
CD is not installed or installed
incorrectly
Disc is non-standard
Disc is not compatible with
format
Disc is dirty or scratched
Function selector is not at
RADIO mode.
Volume at minimum
Head is dirty
Tape old or worn
Dirty roller and capstan
Record protection tab removed
Defective tape or dirty tape head Replace tape or clean tape
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Solution
Slide the FUNCTION selector to
Radio mode
Retune the AM or FM broadcast
station
Extend FM wire antenna
Reposition the unit until the best
reception is obtained
Extend antenna or find another
FM stereo station
Slide the BAND selector to
select AM or FM band
Increase the volume level
Slide the FUNCION selector to
CD mode
Load a CD; check that the CD is
placed in the tray with the label
side uppermost
Use correct disc
Change compatible CD format
Wipe disc with soft dry cloth or
use another disc
Slide the Function selector to
Radio
Increase Volume
Clean the head
Replace the tape
Clean roller and capstan
Attach adhesive tape over the
tab opening
head